Islamic Artwork for the Bedroom: Calm Ideas for Restful Rooms
Quick answer: for the bedroom, choose calm Islamic artwork in soft tones, hang it above the bed or on a wall you see on waking, and keep the design quiet enough to rest beside.
Keep the palette soft
Ivory, sand, taupe and soft sage help a bedroom feel restful. Strong contrast and busy patterns are better kept for other rooms. Our guide to beige wall art shows how neutral tones work.
Choose a peaceful meaning
Many people choose As-Salam, The Source of Peace, or Ar-Rahman, The Most Compassionate, for the bedroom. A botanic or tonal piece with no text is equally good if you prefer a quieter look.
Size above the bed
Aim for about two-thirds of the bed's width, and leave 15 to 25 cm above the headboard. As a guide, a queen bed of 160 cm suits a piece around 100 cm wide. See the full size chart.
Placement with care
Many Muslims prefer to place calligraphy of sacred text thoughtfully in the bedroom, for example on a wall away from where people change. Views and practice vary, so ask a scholar you trust if you are unsure. Read more in our placement guide.
Light and calm
Warm bedside lighting suits the artwork and the mood. Avoid hanging it where morning sun hits it directly for hours.
Soft, light and natural
Botanic Islamic artwork in olive and sage on warm ivory, ideal for restful rooms.
